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Heston and Isleworth 1911
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Heston and Isleworth]
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BIRTHS AND BIRTH-RATES.
The following table shews the births and birth-rates attributable to residents in this district since 1906:—
| Year. | Nett Births. | Nett Birth-Rates. |
|---|---|---|
| 1906 | 1,099 | 31.25 |
| 1907 | 1,085 | 28.95 |
| 1908 | 1,169 | 2910 |
| 1909 | 1,129 | 27.34 |
| 1910 | 1,050 | 25.01 |
| 1911 | 1,018 | 23.94 |
If the birth.rate of 1906 had existed in 1911, the total births
would have been 1,328 instead of 1,018. Owing to the diminished
birth-rate during the single year 1911, 310 less children have been
born, and this fact emphasizes the importance of making every
effort to protect and save the lives of infants.
ILLEGITIMACY.
The following table gives the number of illegitimate births
which occurred in this district during the year. The term " non'
resident" refers to children born in this district of parents who
belonged to other districts. All such births occurred, in point of
fact, in the Brentford Union Infirmary, Isleworth.
RESIDENT BIRTHS.
Heston.
Isleworth.
legitimate.
illegitimate.
legitimate.
illegitimate.
339
5
652
22